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The White Stag
The White Stag (Sailetheach, Damh): is a symbol of the metamorphic process of spiritual growth, high ideals and aspirations. It was often a messenger and guide from the Otherworlds. Following such an animal led the unsuspecting human into contact with supernatural beings. The stage represents keen scent, grace, swiftness, and gentleness and is a reminder that there are ways of reaching your goals other than force. |
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Dragon
The Green Dragon (Piastras (payshtha), Horm): symbolizes inspiration and imagination. It represented the supernatural forces that guarded the great secrets and treasures of the universe In ancient times, it was a symbol of wealth and associated with the power of the Elements (particularly that of the Earth), but also of the treasure of the subconscious mind. |
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Adder
The Adder, Snake (Nathair): was symbolic of wisdom and spiritual energy. Snakes have long been associated with wisdom, reincarnation and cunning. In the Fold of the Bards, Taliesin says "I am a wiseman, I am a serpent".. When you see a snake while on a shamanic journey, prepare to shed something in favor of something greater and better. |
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Fox
The Fox (Madadh-Ruadh, Sionnach): symbolizes skill in diplomacy, the ability to watch the motivations and movements of others while remaining unobserved yourself.. It is a cunning and sly animal, possessed of the ability to make fools out of those who chase it |
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Hare
The Hare (Gèarr): was an animal particularly sacred to the Goddess Andraste. . Its movements were sometimes used for divination; Boadiccea used a hare this way just before her last battle with the Romans. Associated with transformation, adaptation, the receiving of hidden teachings, and intuitive messages. |
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Owl
The Owl (Cailleach, Oidhche, Comachag): symbolizes wisdom and patience. These birds were most often associated with the Crone aspect of the Goddess. Often a guide to and through the Underworld, the Owl is a creature of keen sight in darkness, as well as being a swift and silent hunter. The Owl aids in unmasking those who would deceive or take advantage. |
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Wren
The Wren (Dreathan-Donn, Dreòlan): Celtic King of the Birds, the Wren symbolizes wit and sublety. Sacred to the Druids, the musical notes of the cunning Wren were used for divination. As with many other birds, the Wren was considered to be a messenger from the deities. |
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Unicorn
The Unicorn (Briabhall): was a symbol of purity, strength and supreme magickal power. It taught that every action is creation. Thus, every day should be made to count. It also aided in understanding the relationship between physical and spiritual realities. |
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Salmon
The Rainbow Salmon (Bradan): Considered by the Celts to be the one of the most ancient and most wise of animals, the Salmon symbolized inspiration. This salmon is said to be as old as time itself and knows everything past and future. The salmon teaches you how to get in touch with ancestral knowledge and put it to practical use. |
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Swan
The White Swan (Eala): a symbol of grace and beauty, representing the radiant divinity of the Gods who were believed to retreat to their underground citadels during the Autumn Equinox. To the Celts, the Autumn Equinox was a time when the light eventually relinquished its hold to the darkness, representative of balance between the mundane and the supernatural...the mortal and the immortal. Connected chiefly with music and song, the Swan also aided in the interpretation of dream symbols, transitions and spiritual evolution. |
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Butterfly
The Butterfly (Dealan-Dé): Symbol of faery faith, the Butterfly was believed by many cultures to be the souls of the dead and the keepers of power. Traditionally, no negative energies were said to be experienced in any area of the Otherworld where Butterflies could be found. They were symbolic of the freedom from self-imposed restrictions and the ability to regard problems with greater clarity. |
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Hound
The Hound (Cù): symbolizes enduring loyalty and are representative of tracking skills, the ability to scent a trail and companionship. Always held in high esteem as a friend and protector, this loyal animal which offers guidance, is also known as the "Fearsome Battle Hound" and features in many Celtic myths. |
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Raven
The Raven (Fitheach): is a symbol of healing and protection, it was cautioned that great care should be taken when dealing with this important totem animal of the Celts. Although its reputation was sometimes dubious, the Raven was considered an oracular Bird, often representing the upsets and crises of life which were deemed necessary for anything new to be created. |
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Bear
The Bear (Arth): noted for its strength and stamina, symbolizes finding balance and harmony in your life, and the strength to do what is necessary. The bear is like the Primal Mother who will defend her cubs against all forces to the death, but it also reminds us not to allow the berserk warrior (men that became bears) to rule us by anger and primal ferocity which can damage lives, but to try to fight against what you can and should. The greatest men are said to be Art an neart - "a bear in vigor." |
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